PRN Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Job Summary How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives. Night Shift in the United States of America. PRN- Nights (7pm-7am). The RN Clinical Nurse Emergency Department is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high-quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model, and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses in Emergency Services are licensed, knowledgeable, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Performs the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking, and ensures care is individualized; coordinates care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieving optimal patient care outcomes. Provides relationship-based patient-centered care that is consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, just-in-time and planned patient teaching); keeps the patient and significant others updated and makes the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. Includes, but is not limited to, diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); timely documentation; promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practising in a fiscally responsible manner and promoting the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research, and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care; initiates and/or leads such activities, promotes an inter/intra-disciplinary process, and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population-specific education. Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure a current and future qualified workforce; models the professional practice of nursing and creates a healthy work environment. Evidence-Based Practice and Research Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. Upholds all healthcare system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards (e.g., TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes). Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice, consults appropriate experts, and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum while providing direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (e.g., decrease in re-admission rates, avoidable days, adverse events). Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associate's Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Bachelor's Nursing (Preferred) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (or ARC-ALS - American Red Cross Advanced Life Support) or ACLS-I - ACLS Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days BLS - Basic Life Support (or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support) or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor RN - Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (or TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course) Required Minimum Experience Minimum 10 years of current direct patient care experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr